Case studies

The project provides the population living in border regions of Rwanda and DRC with practical information on the FDLR demobilisation process and community reintegration of ex-combatants through radio and video screenings and support to local media.

Within the broader context of Strategic Plan for Environment and Natural Resources, the Land Tenure Reform programme reduce the vulnerability of the rural population by providing incentives through the new tenure system.

Affordable HIV/AIDS care and support is provided to towns and villages in the four Indian states mostly affected by the disease. The project tackles stigma at a local level and helps to sustain a non-discriminatory schooling environment for children.

In 1999, BBC Great Lakes Service launched a radio soap opera dealing with sexual and reproductive health. It is aimed at raising awareness and discussion among beneficiaries about sensitive issues considered taboo by Rwandan culture.

Child-headed households in Rwanda are supported via a community-care network whereby volunteers serve as mentors to orphan children. This scheme has empowered many children and volunteers do carry on the mentor work even after the end of the project.